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Reading
Reading together opens doors to new and exciting worlds. Helping children learn to read and nurturing a love of reading helps prepare them to succeed in school…and in life!
Reading and Writing
Abby Cadabby loves reading! Read books and share stories with children every day!
Reading together in special ways can bring us closer every day.
![Rudy and his father read a book](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-OneMoreTime-667x500.jpg)
One More Time
There are lots of different ways to share the same story, again and again!
![Grow, Grow, Grow storybook cover.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Storybook-GrowGrowGrow-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Grow, Grow, Grow!
A story about Elmo and his daddy using a book to grow a flower.
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The Perfect Book: An Act Along Story
Make story time more engaging by encouraging children to act out what they hear!
![Julia, Wes, and Elmo crowd around a table of books](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-BuzzingAboutBooks-667x500.jpg)
Buzzing About Books
As children grow, they can engage with books (and caring grown-ups!) in special ways.
![An adult reads aloud to a class of students.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Article-AMightyVoice-667x500.jpg)
A Mighty Voice
Finding confidence in the ways that you tell stories will make them even more special to the children you share them with.
![Tamir and Kayla read together.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-StarReader-667x500.jpg)
A Star Reader
There are many steps to reading, and all are important to becoming a great reader. It’s a process!
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Read with Me
Track your reading progress with some printable bookmarks!
Settling in for a story together can be a cozy and comforting experience for both kids and adults! Here are some stories to get you started.
Find resources, activities, and videos to help you and your family find ways to foster a love of reading.
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Read with Me
Track your reading progress with some printable bookmarks!
![The Perfect Book Thumb](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Printable-ThePerfectBook-667x500.jpg)
The Perfect Book: An Act Along Story
Make story time more engaging by encouraging children to act out what they hear!
![Grow, Grow, Grow storybook cover.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Storybook-GrowGrowGrow-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Grow, Grow, Grow!
A story about Elmo and his daddy using a book to grow a flower.
![Rudy and his father read a book](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-OneMoreTime-667x500.jpg)
One More Time
There are lots of different ways to share the same story, again and again!
![Julia, Wes, and Elmo crowd around a table of books](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-BuzzingAboutBooks-667x500.jpg)
Buzzing About Books
As children grow, they can engage with books (and caring grown-ups!) in special ways.
![Tamir and Kayla read together.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-StarReader-667x500.jpg)
A Star Reader
There are many steps to reading, and all are important to becoming a great reader. It’s a process!
![A parent and their toddler read a book together.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Article-TipsReading-Birth-2-667x500.jpg)
Tips for Shared Reading with Children Birth to Three
Tips for using reading time to bond with your child and build their language and literacy skills.
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Tips for Shared Reading with Children Three to Five
Tips to make shared reading a time for learning and connection.
![An adult reads aloud to a class of students.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Article-AMightyVoice-667x500.jpg)
A Mighty Voice
Finding confidence in the ways that you tell stories will make them even more special to the children you share them with.
Discover more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
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Vocabulary
Explore the many ways to expand and grow a child’s vocabulary.
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Curiosity
Curiosity is the key to learning. When you encourage children to ask lots of questions, you’re helping them build their natural curiosity and think like scientists.
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Learning Through Play
Did you know there is a relationship between play and learning? Children love to play and, as they do, they’re exploring the world around them, building self-confidence, and practicing important skills crucial to brain development.